Muzzano: population and statistics
Muzzano has a population of 775 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 484 people per km². It ranks 1,598 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 775 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 484 people/km²
- 354 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Muzzano ranks No. 78 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Muzzano, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,648 in Muzzano, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,340 kWh a year here.
Muzzano in numbers
Where is Muzzano?
Population of Muzzano over time
Muzzano had 821 residents in 2015 and 775 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 787 |
| 2021 | 806 |
| 2022 | 814 |
| 2023 | 800 |
| 2024 | 805 |
| 2025 | 775 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sorengo (2,153 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Muzzano
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Muzzano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.2% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 266 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muzzano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 519 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,478 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.4% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 734 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.3% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,294 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 900 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muzzano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.1% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 291 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 776 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.7% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,368 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 124 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.4 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,089 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,677 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 39 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muzzano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,236 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 119 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,047 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 41 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 84.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 23 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,760 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muzzano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,277 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 695 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,648 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 16 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.9% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,484 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 90 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muzzano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.9% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 682 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muzzano
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muzzano?
Muzzano has 775 residents (2025), ranking 1,598 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muzzano?
Muzzano covers 1.6 km², with a density of 484 people per km².
Is the population of Muzzano growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muzzano went from 821 to 775, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Muzzano?
Muzzano is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.998, longitude 8.921.
District heating: what is the figure for Muzzano?
In Muzzano, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Muzzano?
In Muzzano, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,648 (2024), ranking 16 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muzzano?
In Muzzano, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,340 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muzzano?
The nearest to Muzzano are Sorengo (1.0 km), Agno (1.6 km), Collina d'Oro (1.6 km), Bioggio (2.1 km), Vezia (2.3 km).